It is said that this game was developed by British prisoners of war during the First World War. This game also has its commercial spin-offs, as with many a game that originated from humble beginnings. It has continued to appeal to the imaginations of generations...
It's about flexibility and boundaries reports Ruchi Sinha It’s hard enough juggling a job with parenthood when you’ve got young kids. But what do you do when social-distancing policies mean you’ve all been sent home? This is the reality many families now face. Schools have been...
These great ideas to keep kids from becoming socially isolated have come from Nicole Fabian-weber and the care.com website for the caregiver community. During this pandemic, when we need each other most, we’ve been forced into isolation. To say it’s ironic is an understatement. And while...
Erin Mackenzie, and Penny Van Bergen report that some schools in Australia have moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools in which students and staff have tested positive have temporarily shut over the past three weeks. It’s important to note the government’s health...
Biscuit/Cookie/Cupcake Decorating ideas Let the children develop their creativity by using icing to decorate biscuits, cookies or cupcakes. Decorating is easy with powdered/icing sugar - or roll out some edible play dough and cut out decorative shapes. You can 'glue' these to your biscuits using jam, jelly...
Looking for ways to entertain the kids during the months when the weather might be a little too warm/cold/raining or you are just keeping them at home for any length of time? We have a wealth of ideas already on our website and we have added...
Caroline Illingworth explores the limitations that many of us place upon our children’s play. The other day I took my kids to the park at the end of our street. As we approached, we were happy to see a boy and girl of about four or...
Johanna Rigg-Smith wanted a no-frills childhood for her daughter, but has learned to embrace pink tulle…up to a pointe. If only I could bottle this confidence, this serenity, and hand it back to her when she turns 15, when those stars will seem out of reach,...
Early exposure to infections doesn't protect against allergies, but getting into nature might report Emily Johnston Flies and Philip Weinstein Over the past few decades, allergies and asthma have become common childhood diseases, especially in developed countries. Almost 20% of Australians experience some kind of allergy,...
Early childhood professionals are doing what they can to offer elements of the natural environment and plenty of free play in playgrounds, writes Angela Rossmanith. Take yourself back to early childhood and notice how and where you best loved to play. Chances are that you most...
